April 11, 2014

The Way, Way Back

The Way, Way Backis a sweet coming-of-age story about Duncan (Liam James), an awkward teen who spends the summer at a beach house with his mother (Toni Collette), her boyfriend Trent (Steve Carrell) and his daughter Steph (Zoe Levin). Duncan ends up working at a waterpark where he bonds with Owen (Sam Rockwell) and begins to find his place.

Overall it's a fun, light movie that veers into dramatic moments without getting too heavy. It's great when you're looking to entertain a big group of people with different tastes. You'll laugh. You'll be ready to punch Trent in the face.You'll cringe as you remember your own awkward adolescence. (I sure did.)